Elizabeth Battaglia, M.Eng, PIO, CF APMP

Experience

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  Municipality of Anchorage

  May 1994 - Sept 1995

  Lifeguard

  This was one of the most enjoyable jobs I have ever had. The friends that I made from this position, are lifelong friends. I learned about incredible safety standards, continuous training and hard work and dedication. I was also a swimming instructor.

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  Stay At Home Mom

  Sept 1995 - Sept 2003

  Mom

  I was a stay at home mom to our three children.

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  Anchorage School District

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2002

  Head Boys' and Girls' Swimming Coach

  I was the head Boys' and Girls' swimming coach. I coached the Outstanding Male athlete of the meet,who was also a two-time state champion and an All-American Consideration Swimmer.

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  ABC Alaska News

  Sept 2003 - Nov 2006

  Chief Weather Forecaster/Anchor

  Produced and anchored 5, 6 and 10 p.m. news. Anchored morning show news, for the world famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race. Collaborated with the National Weather Service Meteorologists to ensure I was forecasting and providing the public with the most up to date, accurate forecast. Worked with Emergency Management during severe flooding reporting on flood areas.

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  Tri-City Herald

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Weather Forecaster

  I wrote the daily forecast for the Tri-City Herald.

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  KEPR/KIMA TV

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2007

  Chief Weather Forecaster/Anchor

  Produced and anchored 6 a.m., and 5 p.m., 6 p.m, and 11 p.m. news. Provided breaking news and safety information for the public during severe weather outbreaks. Published weather forecast for KEPR/KIMA- TV websites. Wrote daily weather discussion and 5 day forecast for The Tri-City Herald. Community Coordinator, organizing all community events for KEPR-TV.

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  Educational Service District 123 Services

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  Public Information Officer

  Public Information Officer supporting 23 school districts in Eastern Washington by helping each school system to improve their communication strategies with students, parents, teachers and staff. Worked extensively with television and print media. Worked with district principals and superintendents on a daily basis helping them develop communication strategies unique to their districts. Developed a crisis communication strategy for North Franklin School District. Student and staff safety were the emphasis of the plan and implementing a notification structure for parents and families. Show less

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  KVEW TV

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

  Marketing

  Developed advertising campaigns maximizing consumer awareness of client products and programs. Wrote and produced television and radio commercials specific to clients needs.

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  Benton County Emergency Services

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2010

  Public Information Officer

  Responsible for disseminating information to the public during an emergency for the Umatilla Chemical Weapons Depot, Benton County Emergency Management and the Southeast Communications Center (SECOMM) 9-1-1 Center in Richland, WA. Coordinated Public Safety Education for Benton County Emergency Services. Managed and coordinated internal and external communications. Managed the Benton County Emergency Services website and updated its content. Coordinated closely with the media on a daily basis, conducting television, print and, radio interviews. Managed and coordinated communication between Benton County, Benton County Emergency Services and the Department of Energy during the Dry Creek Complex fires in August 2009. Collaborated with county commissioners, local leaders and senior law and fire officials. Show less

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  ELR Consulting

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  Engineering Designer/Design Integration

  Responsible for the coordination of design engineering projects including project genesis, preparing proposals, budgets, schedules, progress and performing cost analyses between Design Engineering and Project Managers. Coordinated and collaborated with department leads and management. Analyzed engineering drawings including engineering change notices and engineering data transmittals. Utilize AutoCAD to finalize and release drawings. Prepared internal and external communications for senior management including a 14-page publication with department accomplishments for fiscal year 2010. Design, maintain and publish the Design Engineering website on the WRPS intranet. Interface with Project Managers on a daily basis. Former Co-Chair of the NEAPC safety council. Show less

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  1st Choice Restoration

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  Marketing Communications Manager

  Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue as the regional Marketing Director in Benton, Franklin, Grant, Chelan and Walla Walla Counties. Direct marketing, advertising and event planning. Worked primarily with insurance agents. Wrote and voice radio advertisements. Media buyer including print, radio and direct marketing materials. Planned events such as Chamber of Commerce after hours, Two day boat race Marketing event for over 200 people, planned social after hours for the Wenatchee Home Builders Association. Planned and hosted two-three day events at the home show at the TRAC , bought and designed over 15,000 marketing give-aways, planned and hosted three county fairs including Grant County, Benton-Franklin County and Walla Walla County. Implemented employee recognition programs. Show less

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  Brandfluent LLC

  Jan 2012 - May 2021

  Director of Proposals

  Director of Proposals. Proposal manager and Subject Matter Expert technical writer and editor in engineering, construction, and legal matters. Preparation of all documents for Request for Proposals for federal acquisitions. Civil Field Engineer.

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  TerraGraphics Environmental Engineering, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Technical Writer/Environmental Scientist

  Writing and editing technical documents pertaining to the remediation efforts on the Hanford Site. Researching and editing documents for CHPRC for the 200-SW-OU work plan pertaining to the burial grounds at 200 East and 200 West In the Central Plateau on The Hanford Site. Worked on environmental issues for WRPS.

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  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Health Communication Specialist

  Worked as the Senior Technical Writer working on the Ebola Evaluation Team writing the After Action Report on the 2014 Ebola response.Worked in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the Joint Information Center (JIC) on the 2014 Ebola Response.I have completed the Plain Language Act workshop through the Federal Government and the CDC Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) eight-hour course. My current duties, as a Senior Technical Writer and Editor, include participation on the team that wrote and edited the Interim After Action Report, writing the Improvement Plan, and will write and edit the After Action Plan on the 2014 Ebola Response. Recently, I have been selected to support the response in Flint, Michigan as a writer and editor. Show less

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  TradeWind Services LLC

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  Technical Editor

  Technical Writer/Editor for the Hanford Site supporting the Safety, Health, Security & Quality Organization including Fire Protection, Nuclear Safety, Transportation Safety, and PFP.

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  Corporate Allocation Services, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  Technical Editor Subject Matter Expert

  Technical Editor, Subject Matter Expert, contracting to the Department of Energy in the Office of Hanford Acquisitions. Supported the technical editing and writing of the five acquisitions currently being competed on the Hanford Site.

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  Bechtel National Inc

  Aug 2018 - Apr 2020

  Supported Construction, Procurement, and Project Controls, as a Field Engineer by providing documentation in forensic construction issues including, but not limited to: civil, piping/mechanical, controls and instrumentation, and electrical field engineering. Supported Superintendents by performing walk downs in the field and assisting with estimates, and coordinates with Project Controls. Provided Procurement estimates, documentation, and responses to suppliers/subcontractors for forensic construction issues. Show less

  • DFLAW Construction Backcharge Field Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Civil Field Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Construction Project Procedure Specialist

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Wave Design Group

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

  Senior Technical Writer/Quality Assurance

  I supported design engineering in editing construction and procurement specifications. Writes and revises all NQA-1 procedures, policies, guides, plans, reports, and forms. Performed all records management and document control. Supported sustainable construction efforts including Federal Executive Order 13834 and all LEED sustainability efforts. Edited project and design reports and assembles design packages for 30-60-90% design reviews. Assembled final design documentation packages, including all formatting for documents exceeding 1700 pages. Managed contracts, supported budget estimating, and coordinated work of subcontractors. Supported federal (DOE) and commercial project proposals. Media buyer and graphic design coordination. Show less

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  Innotech Construction

  May 2021 - Jan 2022

  Director of Proposals & Contract Manager
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  Tetra Tech

  Jan 2022 - May 2024

  Senior Federal Proposal Manager

  Senior Federal Proposal manager that led and supported complex SF330 IDIQ and Task Order pursuits for vertical and horizontal design and construction. Pursuits were traditionally Design-build, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build RFP. SOW was traditionally from $75 million to $3B and included DOD, FBI, NASA, and other federal organizations. Led, wrote, and supported federal pursuits. Capture Planning for recompete and capturing new contracts.

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  IMSolutions, LLC

  Aug 2024 - now

  Senior Proposal Manager, SME

  Senior Proposal Manager supporting pursuits for the Federal Government. Lead, write, edit, and support the team with anything and everything needed to submit compliant proposals.